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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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