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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key 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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