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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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