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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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