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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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