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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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