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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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