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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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