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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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