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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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