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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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