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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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