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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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