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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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