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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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