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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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