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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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