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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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