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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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