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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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