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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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