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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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