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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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