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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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