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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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