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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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