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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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