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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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