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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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