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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the 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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