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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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