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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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