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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors 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 meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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