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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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