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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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