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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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