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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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