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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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