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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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