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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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