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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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