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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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