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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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