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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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