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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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