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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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