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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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