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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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