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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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