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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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