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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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