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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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