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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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