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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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