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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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