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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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