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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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