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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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