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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these 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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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