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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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