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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want 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 respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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