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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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