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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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