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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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