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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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