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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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