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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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