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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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