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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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