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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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