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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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