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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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