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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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