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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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