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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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