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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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