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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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