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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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