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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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