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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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