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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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