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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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