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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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