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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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