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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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