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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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