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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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