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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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