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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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