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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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