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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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