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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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