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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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