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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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