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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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