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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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