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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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