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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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