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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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