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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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