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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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