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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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