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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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