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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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