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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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