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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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