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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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