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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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