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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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