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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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