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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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