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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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