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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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