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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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