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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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