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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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