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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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