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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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