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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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