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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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