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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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