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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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