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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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