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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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