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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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