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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand 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 increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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