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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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