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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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