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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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