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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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