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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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