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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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