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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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