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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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