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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education