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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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