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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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