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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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