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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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