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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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