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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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