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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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