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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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