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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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