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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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