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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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