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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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