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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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