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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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