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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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