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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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