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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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