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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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