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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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