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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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