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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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