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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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