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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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