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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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