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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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