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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses 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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