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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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