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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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