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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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