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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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