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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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