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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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