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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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