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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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