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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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