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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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