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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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