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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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