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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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