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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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