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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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