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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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