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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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