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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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