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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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