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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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