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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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