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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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