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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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