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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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