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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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