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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring 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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