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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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