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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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