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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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