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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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