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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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