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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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