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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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