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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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