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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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