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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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