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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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