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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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