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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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