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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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