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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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