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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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