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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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