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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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