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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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