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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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