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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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