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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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