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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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