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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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