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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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