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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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