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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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