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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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