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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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