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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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