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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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