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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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