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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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