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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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