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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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