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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators 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. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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