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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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