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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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