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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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