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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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