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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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