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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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