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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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