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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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