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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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