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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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