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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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