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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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