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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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