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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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