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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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