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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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