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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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