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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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