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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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