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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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