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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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