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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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