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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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