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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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