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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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