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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand 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 demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the 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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