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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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