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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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