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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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