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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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