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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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