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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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