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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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