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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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