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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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