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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key 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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