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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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