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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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