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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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