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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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