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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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