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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp 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 desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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