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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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