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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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