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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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