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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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