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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how 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 information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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