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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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