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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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