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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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