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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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