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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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