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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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