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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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