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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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