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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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