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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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