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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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