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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations 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 crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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