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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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