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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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