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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists 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 respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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