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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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