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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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