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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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