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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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