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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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