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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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