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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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