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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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