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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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