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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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