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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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