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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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