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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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