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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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