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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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