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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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