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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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