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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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