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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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