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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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