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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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