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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better 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 expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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