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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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