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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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