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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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