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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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