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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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