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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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