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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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