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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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