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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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