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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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