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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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