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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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