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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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