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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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