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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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