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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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