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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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