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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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