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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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