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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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