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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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