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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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