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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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