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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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