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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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