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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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