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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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