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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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