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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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