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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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