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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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