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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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