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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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