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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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