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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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