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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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