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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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