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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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