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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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