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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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