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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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