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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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