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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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