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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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