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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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