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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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