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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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