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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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