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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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