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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This 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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