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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators 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 meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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