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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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