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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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