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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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