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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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