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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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