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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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