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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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