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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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