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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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