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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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