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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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