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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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