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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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