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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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