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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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