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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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