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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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