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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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