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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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