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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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