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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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