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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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