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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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