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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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