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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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