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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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