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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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