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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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