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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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