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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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