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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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