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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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