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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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