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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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