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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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