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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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