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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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