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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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