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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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