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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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