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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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