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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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