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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses 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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