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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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