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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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