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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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