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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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