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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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