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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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