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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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