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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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