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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Educators want 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. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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