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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics 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 handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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