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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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