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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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