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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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