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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants 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 facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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