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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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