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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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