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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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