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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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