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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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