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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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