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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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