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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches 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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