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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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