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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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