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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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