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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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