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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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