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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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