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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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