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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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