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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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