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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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