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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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