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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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