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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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