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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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