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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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