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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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