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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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