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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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