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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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