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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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