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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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