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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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