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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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