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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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