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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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