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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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