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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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