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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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