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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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