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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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