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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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