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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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