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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists 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 meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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