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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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