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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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