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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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