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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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