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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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