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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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