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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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