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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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