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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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