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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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