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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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