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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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