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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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