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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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