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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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