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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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