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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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