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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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