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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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