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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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