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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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