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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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