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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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