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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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