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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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