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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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