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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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