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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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