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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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