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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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