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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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