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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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