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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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