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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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