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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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