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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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