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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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