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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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