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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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