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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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