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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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