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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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