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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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