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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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