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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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