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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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