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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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