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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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