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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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