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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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