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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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