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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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