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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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