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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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