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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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