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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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